Poet's Seat Healthcare Center
359 High Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 · (413) 774-6318
For profit - Limited Liability company · 63 certified beds
Poet's Seat Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 6 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $5,541 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 28, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 28, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 28, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.May 28, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 28, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 28, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 28, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 3, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 3, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,541May 28, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.00 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 63 |
| Average residents per day | 56.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility Greenfield · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Regalcare at Greenfield Greenfield · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare Athol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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